Grilled Swiss Burger Melt

Yield: 2 servings

Monday May 15, 2000

• ½ tablespoon E.V. olive oil
• 1 medium-large onion, quartered and sliced
• 8 ounces ground beef
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices deli type rye bread or homemade bread
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
  
  

1.  In olive oil, in skillet, over medium high heat, cook onions for 4 minutes; reduce heat, and cook 10 minutes longer until soft, adding a teaspoon or two of water if onions begin to brown. Set aside.

2.  Combine beef, salt and pepper and form into 2 (4 ounce) burgers that will fit the shape of the bread. Broil or sauté burgers until medium rare.  

3.  Toast bread on one side under broiler.  Spread the four slices with a light coating of butter.     

4.  Place 1 slice of cheese on toasted side of two bread slices.  Place burgers on cheese and top with the sautéed onions and remaining bread.

5.  Melt another tablespoon of butter in the pan and grill the sandwiches on both sides over low heat.  Or spread butter on both sides of sandwiches and grill in skillet over medium heat until golden.